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Mitake 三宅 – Japanese surname
Mitake (三宅) is read みたけ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 三宅, the characters mean: three + home. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Mitake in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三宅 | みたけ | three + home | 9 |
| 三武 | みたけ | three + warrior | 11 |
| 見武 | みたけ | see + warrior | 15 |
| 三竹 | みたけ | three + bamboo | 9 |
| 見竹 | みたけ | see + bamboo | 13 |
| 三岳 | みたけ | three + point | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mitake
Mitake in different scripts
| Romaji | Mitake |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みたけ |
| Katakana | ミタケ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三宅 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Mitake (Japanese order: 三宅歩美, みたけ あゆみ)
- Yurina Mitake (Japanese order: 三宅百合奈, みたけ ゆりな)
- Yuki Mitake (Japanese order: 三宅結城, みたけ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Mitake
Break it into 3 parts: mi · ta · ke. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written みたけ.
Questions about Mitake
What does Mitake mean in Japanese?
Mitake has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三宅, combines these meanings: three + home. Other spellings include 三武 (three + warrior), 見武 (see + warrior), 三竹 (three + bamboo).
How do you write Mitake in kanji?
The most common way is 三宅 (みたけ). It can also be written 三武, 見武, 三竹, 見竹, 三岳.
How do you write Mitake in katakana?
Mitake is ミタケ in katakana and みたけ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Mitake?
Mitake is read みたけ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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